David Hawkes Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Sandy Jones
July 27, 2025
Thinking today of my friend David missing all the fun times.
Sandra Jones
July 27, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful Man. I love and still miss the Fun times and friendship we shared.
Courtney Hawkes
August 13, 2009
My family and I would like to thank everyone for sharing their memories of my father. It means so much to us to look at here and see all of the pages of people he has touched. My father was a wonderful man who loved to laugh and make others laugh. He raised me to become a strong girl and a spitting image of him. Our memories with him will forever be in our hearts! My family and I miss him each and everyday and we thank you for your condolences, love and support through this hard time in out lives.
Thank you
Steve&Karen Brennan
August 12, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.David and I attended St. Elizabeth's Catholic School together along with his sister Joanne.I will cherish many fond memories of David.May God's comfort and healing be with all of you.
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Carol Thornbury
August 8, 2009
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. It is with a heavy heart I write this as David was a special person to me and all who knew and loved him.
God keep you and many thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy Jones
August 5, 2009
Paula,Daniel and Courtney...We have all truly lost a very special person and I will always cherish the time I had with him. He loved you all so very much. God Bless you and your family.
Donna Brennan Beale
August 5, 2009
I am so sad to here about the passing of David. I went to St. Elizabeth with David and Joanne. We were all in the same class together. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time. May the many wonderful memories you have of him comfort you.
August 5, 2009
What sad news to hear of David's passing. I enjoyed working with him and loved his sense of humor. My prayers are with his family.
Deepest sympathy,
Jean Gibbs
Jerry Woods
August 4, 2009
I was very sad to hear of David's passing.We had a great time working at PM all those years.Please accept my condolences.
Debbie Frost-Bohn
August 4, 2009
My heart is so sad as I am sure lots and lots of people are. David and I worked and played together at P.M. for many years. Wonderful old memories of the 70's,80's and 90's flashed in my mind as I think of him now. What a wonderful person and friend he was . I am so sorry to see him go and will miss him greatly. My deepest sympathy to Kathy and your family.
Beverly Eggleston
August 4, 2009
So Sorry,
I work with David for many years he love to come by and put a smile on our face. Very friendly person. He will be missed
My Condolences to his family and friends
Jimmy Brennan
August 3, 2009
Dear Family,
I am sorry to hear the tragic news about David. I grew up a block down 3rd Avenue from the Hawkes family and also went to St. Elizabeth School. My younger sisters were good friends with JoAnn and David. He will be missed by all who knew him. God Bless you all!
Jackie Haurand
August 3, 2009
I went to St. Elizabeth's with David and he was always one of my favorite people. I was delighted to spend time with him at the recent reunion and we had talked about getting together again. I was amazed at how little he had changed over the years. Still had the same kind smile and halarious as ever. I know he will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andy, Beth, Jake, and Carys Perry
August 3, 2009
Daniel "Ms. Courtney," and family,
We are thinking about you.
Robin, Sarah & Bob Reilly
August 3, 2009
Paula, Daniel & Courtney, we have all suffered a great loss and our hearts, love and prayers go out to each of you. David was a wonderful friend, husband and father with a sense of humor that was never ending. We are here for you and love you lots.
John Grappone
August 2, 2009
I worked with David for many years and my wife went to St.Elizabeth's with David. My prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief.
Angela Land
August 2, 2009
My sister,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you and your family, God Bless you, love you
LeOnna Evans
August 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jean Shepard
August 2, 2009
Always a smile and a kind word. A wicked sense of humor. David dearly loved his wife, Paula, children and family. He left them, and all of us who know him far too soon. Sincere condolences.
Myrtle Ambrose
August 2, 2009
Hi Courtney, I was very sorry to hear of your father's passing. May God comfort and substain you and your family at this this time.
Donald Dinsmore
August 2, 2009
I worked with David a long time and he will be missed .Please accept my condolences.MY PRAYER ARE WITH YOU.
william hippy byington
August 2, 2009
my heart and prayers are with you inyour time of grief iworked with david for years he will be dearley missed
Marie Truda
August 2, 2009
Dear Family,
I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. I knew David from St. Elizabeth Catholic School many years ago. I last saw David at the St. Elizabeth School Reunion in 2007. I was shocked to hear he had passed. He will surely be missed by many friends, including myself. Again, please accept my condolences.
May God Bless!
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